Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest Stories
Duster Star Josh Holloway on Why the Titular Car Is So Important to New 1970s Max Series | Red Carpet
The cast of Max's Duster talk about cars and the colorful, crazy 1970s.
Wick Is Pain: Chad Stahelski & Josh Oreck on Telling the Messy, Authentic Story Behind John Wick
The process behind the first John Wick movie was far from smooth sailing.
'Hurry Up Tomorrow' New Image Showcases The Weeknd In Exciting New Horror Thriller
The Weeknd starts to question his existence in this new horror thriller.
Bring Her Back Directors Reveal Tragic True Story Behind Their New Horror Movie
The brother's exploration of grief using the horror genre was born out of a real-life tragedy.
Handmaid's Tale Star O-T Fagbenle Breaks Down That Massive Betrayal In Season 6 (Exclusive)
In The Handmaid's Tale, Luke has a lot to say to June about the betrayal of someone he never trusted.
Love, Death & Robots Season 4 Creatives Share Their Thoughts on AI | Red Carpet
Love, Death + Robots Season 4 is right around the corner, and with it, a flood of new stories.
Poker Face Showrunner Reveals His Dream Season 3 Guest Stars
Poker Face showrunner Tony Tost talks Season 2 of the hit Peacock mystery series.
Star Wars Actor Was "Angry and Bitter" When Asajj Ventress Died, So She's Excited to Be Back
Star Wars' Asajj Ventress was killed off in the books, but recently, she got revived in canon.
Star Wars Fans Need to Get Ready for These Awesome Limited Edition Exclusive T-Shirts
Fan will undoubtedly be sad if they don't add these to their collection.
Clown In A Cornfield: Director & Star on Creating a Modern Day Slasher Icon With Frendo
Frendo is a new original slasher icon in the making, in a world filled with sequels and reboots.
Rosario: Director and Star of New Horror Film on Authentically Bringing Palo Mayombe to the Screen
This new terrifying film puts a spotlight on a lesser-known, and honestly scary, religion.
The Salamander King: Star Calls the Movie "A Warm Hug" With an Important Focus on Community | DIFF
The Salamander King sees a group of misfits doing what they can to save their golf course.
Stranger Things: Here's When Fans Will Get a First Look at Netflix's Upcoming Animated Series
While Season 5 is exciting, there's another Stranger Things story on the way.
Captain America 4 Star Carl Lumbly on the Movie's Divisive Reactions, His MCU Future & More (Exclusive)
Isaiah Bradley has not yet put on a supersuit, and Carl Lumbly isn't sure it's going to happen.
The Accountant 2 Star Cynthia Addai-Robinson on Finally Working With Ben Affleck & Jon Bernthal
This time around, Cynthia Addai-Robinson's Medina teams up with Christian and Braxton Wolff.
The Accountant 3: Anna Kendrick's Return Gets Officially Teased for Third Movie (Exclusive)
Anna Kendrick's Dana Cumming may not be in the second film, but that doesn't mean she won't return.
'Chucky' Star Reveals Cancelled Killer Cruise Ship Plans (Exclusive)
Have you ever wanted to see Chucky on the high seas? Well, it could have happened, according to this star.
Smoke: Taron Egerton's New Apple TV+ Streaming Show Gets First Look & Premiere Date
Taron Egerton stars in a new upcoming as a troubled detective investigating a destructive arson.
Sneaks Star Keith David on Teaching "Timeless" Lessons to a New Generation Through Animation
Keith David plays a pair of Converse sneakers in the new animated movie.
Sinners: Ryan Coogler's First Vampire Horror Movie Has an Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score
Critics are in love with Ryan Coogler's first dip into the horror genre.
George Lucas Predicted a Jar Jar Binks Reversal 20 Years After Major Backlash
Jar Jar Binks didn't land with audiences at the time, but he was key to the growth of VFX.
The Studio Season 2 Gets Hopeful Update from Showrunner Alex Gregory
While the Apple TV+ show has not yet been renewed, they want it to run for a long time.
Towards Zero: Stars Explain Why This Agatha Christie Show Is the Next Obsession for White Lotus Fans
White Lotus may be over, but there's another murder mystery that's the perfect next choice.
The Studio Star Dewayne Perkins on How It Felt to Basically Make Fun of His Bosses on TV (Exclusive)
Apple TV+'s new show lets the actors make fun of everyone above them in the film industry hierarchy.
Bosch: Legacy Star Confirms Series Finale Won't Offer Any Closure—But That's Okay (Exclusive)
While this is the last season of Bosch: Legacy, the world of the show will go on.
Black Mirror: Star Jimmi Simpson on Exploring the Darker Side of USS Callister's Walton (Exclusive)
Black Mirror's first sequel episode explores known characters in new ways.
The Pitt: Star Supriya Ganesh on Dr. Samira Mohan's Big Adrenaline Rush in the Season Finale (Exclusive)
Dr. Samira Mohan wanted to simply keep working despite everything that happened.
Gremlins: The Wild Batch Producer Confirms Cut Werewolf Episode Idea for Season 2 | WonderCon
Gremlins: The Wild Batch cast and creatives spoke to The Direct at WonderCon.
Marshmallow Cast and Filmmakers Reveal What Mistakes They Would Make In a Horror Movie | Red Carpet
Ever wondered what mistakes you would or wouldn't make in a horror movie?
The Pitt Season 2 Gets the Big Update That Fans Have Been Waiting For
The Pitt Season 2 will be rolling cameras sooner rather than later.
The Hunting Party Season 2: Series Stars Reveal What They Want to See If Renewed
The Hunting Party cast spoke with The Direct as part of a press roundtable at WonderCon.
School Spirits Season 3: Cast Share Their Wild Ideas for What Might Happen Next (Exclusive)
The cast behind Team Living have some crazy ideas for where the story could go in Season 3.
Ballerina Star Ana de Armas Explains How Her Eve Macarro Is Different from John Wick (Exclusive)
Ana de Armas visted the John Wick Experience in Las Vegas to talk about her movie.
Until Dawn Movie: Cast & Director Reveal How They Kept Those Constant Deaths Fresh | WonderCon
The characters in Until Dawn are in a constant death cycle—but it never gets old.
The King of Kings: Cast and Filmmakers Explain How This New Biblical Telling Is Unique | WonderCon
The King of King is the story of Jesus Christ told by Charles Dickens to his children.
Freaky Tales: Directors Talk Star-Studded Cast & Reminding the World That Nazis Are Bad
Freaky Tales may be comprised of stories in the 1980s, but it remains relevant in 2025.
Reacher Season 3 Finale's Paulie Vs. Reacher Fight BTS Secrets Revealed by Actor Olivier Richters
Reacher gets thrown through the ringer in the Season 3 finale going up against a goliath.
The Luckiest Man In America: Paul Walter Hauser On How the True Story Film Plays With Fact & Fiction
The Luckiest Man in America star Paul Walter Hauser reveals what's real and what's fiction.
Mondo Executive Teases Next Spider-Man & X-Men '97 Sixth-Scale Figures, Exciting 2025 Plans
Mondo has some exciting releases in its future, including special X-Men heroes and fun Spidey villains.
Bring Her Back: 'Talk to Me' Directors New Possession Horror Movie Is Led By A Vision-Impaired Actor
Bring Her Back is undoubtedly going to fuel nightmares and will use fresh talent to do it.